A CONTROLLING woman who ‘took advantage’ of a ‘vulnerable’ underage girl has been jailed for five years.

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THE draft access and movement study (Bridport News 9th September) reveals the fundamental problems of the ill-conceived Vearse Farm development.

EMERGENCY services in Dorset said they have a 'very healthy supply' of fuel - as motorists continue to flock to garages to fill their tanks amid fears of a shortage.

From court registers dated September 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17.

AFTER a mostly clear morning, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Dorset.

FIGHT nights are returning to the Bridport area later this year for the first time since 2019.

THE TEAM behind a local jazz festival are putting together an exciting music programme for the coming months.

HIGHWAY engineers got an idea of what it is like to be blind in a move which it is hoped may help steer decisions in designing street layouts.

AS LIFEGUARDS leave our beaches, visitors to the coast are being urged to heed the RNLI’s safety advice.

MOVES are afoot to make Dorset a “sustainable palm oil community”.

A VEHICLE'S windscreen was smashed in a 'reckless' attack over the weekend.

DRIVERS have been warned about storing extra fuel at home as the queues at petrol stations continued at the weekend – leading to some garages putting limits on how much can be purchased, or sites being forced to temporarily close altogether.

Motorists are being urged to be respectful and responsible after a weekend which saw queues at petrol stations and some stations running out of fuel

CONCERNS have been raised over plans for a huge solar farm in the countryside.

A TOTAL of 338 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest figures.

A MAIN road in Bridport was closed for almost an hour after a fuel tanker which ran into difficulties needed recovery.

A WAR hero has finally received a clasp for medals he earned more than 75 years ago.

HIGH levels of demand for UK staycations are set to continue next year - with one delighted Dorset holiday provider experiencing a 70 per cent increase in bookings compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

THE FINAL weeks of famous fossil hunter Mary Anning’s life will be performed on stage.

A SCHEME which offers walks around Bridport needs volunteers to lead people on strolls in and around the town.

THE PEOPLE of Bridport came up trumps to raise funds for chemotherapy at home services.

Tom Fletcher and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Those devices unable to upgrade to the newer version will be locked out from Google services for good.

A NEW location has been chosen for the statue of Mary Anning, due to be unveiled in Lyme Regis next year.

EVENTS have been taking place throughout the week to highlight the need for action with regards to climate issues.

A TOTAL of 367 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest figures.

A WEST Dorset dairy farm has been commended in Parliament for its approach to sustainable farming.

THE best regions for wildlife have been named - with the south west of England making it into the top seven.

RESURFACING and repair work on several key Dorset roads will take place in the coming weeks.

A 'VITAL' piece of medical equipment has been installed at a Dorset hospital, thanks to a £20,000 donation.

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A DORSET law firm has launched a new healthcare division to boost support for care providers in the rapidly growing sector.

ANALYSIS shows the economic recovery in Dorset would be boosted by almost £18 million if cuts to key workers’ pay are reversed, according to a national trade union centre.

The duo is back with a new series of Location Location Location - and mid-pandemic, it's a tough time to thrive. Gemma Dunn finds out how they fared.

A PICTURESQUE café housed in a 300-year-old building has been crowned the winner of the Bridport News Café of the Year competition 2021.

A cat stuck up a tree for two days prompted a rescue effort.

A TOTAL of 281 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest figures.

A STUNNING seven-metre replica of the Earth is currently on display in Symondsbury.

A BRIDPORT burglar admitting breaking into a kiosk at West Bay and stealing cash.

Fancy yourself as Dorset’s answer to Peggy Mitchell? If so, here’s your chance.

SOME areas of Dorset are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to the latest data.

APPLICATIONS are open for secondary school places in 2022 and Dorset Council is urging parents and carers to get the submission for their child in as soon as possible.

A GROUP of the UK’s rarest lizard – the sand lizard - have been released back into the wild in Dorset.

TWO children are set for the final climb of their journey to raise funds in memory of their grandfather.

A MONTHLY vintage market will return this weekend for the penultimate time this year.

There are three qualities David Mitchell thinks a candidate for his show Outsiders needs to possess.

Late summer is the perfect time to experience the Mediterranean holiday island now open to vaccinated UK travellers, says Sarah Marshall.